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Sussex County Council to Hear Subdivision Appeal Tuesday Morning Beginning at 9am

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2022

The Sussex County Council meets early Tuesday – beginning at 9am. The Council will hear an appeal on the County Planning & Zoning Commission’s decision to approve the Coral Lakes subdivision off Robinsonville Road west of Lewes. The Council will also go into executive session to discuss land acquisition and pending or potential litigation. After…

Dover Man Charged in Liquor Store Burglary

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2022

Dover Police have arrested a man in connection with a burglary investigation that began on October 4th at the Happy 13 Liquors. Dover Police were called for a burglary that occurred overnight at the store. Investigation led police to 36 year old Brian Bowers of Dover as a suspect. He was spotted on South New…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-9-22

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2022

Sea bass fishing was good on Sunday. Surf fishing, not so much The Delaware Mobile Surf Fisherman’s Annual Surf Fishing Tournament only had two winners. Scott Aiken, Jr. won the Open Division and $1,000 with 26 points. He also won the Kingfish Calcutta worth $525 with a 12.5-inch king and he won the Big Fish…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 10, 2022

John McComas – Berlin – Fog over Ayers Creek in Berlin. Click for full view

MD Fire Marshal Investigating Intentional Fire in Crisfield

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

Maryland State Fire Marshal investigators have determined an early Sunday morning fire was intentional. Crisfield firefighters were called to a home on West Main Street in Crisfield just before 1:30 where they found fire at a 3 story vacant home. Officials say the fire started on the outside of the home and was intentionally set.…

Rehoboth Beach VFC Members Celebrated for 50 Years of Dedicated Service

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company celebrated two of its members during their company meeting last week. Life Members Lee McDaniel and Bill Delle Donne were presented with certificates from the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association for 50 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Delaware.

UPDATED: Selbyville Fire Service Member to be Honored Sunday at National Fallen Firefighters Memorial

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

This weekend is the 41st Annual National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Emmitsburg, Maryland. 148 fallen firefighters from around the country will be honored – including Laura Madara of Selbyville, who died in the line of duty on April 9, 2021, while serving as a volunteer fire police officer for the Selbyville Volunteer Fire Company.…

UPDATED: One Injured in Crash on Warrington Road in Rehoboth Beach

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

UPDATED – 10/09/22 – 8:30am – Delaware State Police say the driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to Beebe Healthcare. Police say impairment is not suspected at this time – no citations have been issued, but the investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing. ======================== Emergency personnel from Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-8-22

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

Saturday saw some pretty poor fishing reports. Amanda at Lewes Harbour Marina said she wished she could tell me the cleaning table was covered with fish. The truth is she had not seen a single fish all day. At Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em, they said no boats went out but they did see a…

Drive-Thru Mobile Food Pantry Monday in Georgetown

By Mari Lou / October 9, 2022

The Food Bank of Delaware will hold a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Monday, October 10 starting at 10am at Crossroad Community Church on State Forest Road west of Georgetown. Participants be sure your trunk or back seat is cleared out so volunteers can load food. To help speed up the check-in process, pre-registration is…

WGMD Radio Flea Market 10-8-22

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2022

Stan – 302-422-0854 – Collection of die cast First gear and Franklin mint – $20 each – Hess truck ’88-2011 and mini Hess ’98-2006 – $20 each – Acrylic cases – ask for price Bert – 302-542-2992 – Live Lobsters – $15 per lb Lou – 301-928-6455 – Queen size sleeper sofa (will deliver local)…

Mantis Shrimp Washing up on Area Beaches After Nor’easter

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2022

Town officials in Dewey Beach are warning beach-goers to watch out for mantis shrimp, which have been found washed ashore after the nor’easter. Pet owners need to be especially wary as these crustaceans, which look like a cross between a shrimp and small lobster, are also known as ‘thumb splitters.’ They are very aggressive and…

UPDATED: Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century Saturday

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2022

Salisbury University’s Sea Gull Century bike tour is today and cyclists will leave the campus for two optional routes across the Lower Eastern Shore. The tour is full – there will be no on-site registration. Riders for the 100 mile tour will leave between 7 and 9am. Starting time for the 63-mile tour is between…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-7-22

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2022

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 8, 2022

Karen Hoyes – Georgetown – So, why did the chicken cross the road? Click for full view

Gov Carney Signs Legislation Related to Labor Issues

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

Governor John Carney gets out his bill signing pens today to sign five pieces of legislation that relate to labor issues including Senate Bill 315 modernizes the Workers’ Compensation Act, Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 35 defines specific violations of wage payment and collection laws. Also being signed today –  Senate Substitute 1 for…

Funding Announced to Strengthen Internet Access for Marylanders 

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

Maryland’s Congressional Delegation has announced over $966,000 in federal funding to help develop Maryland’s digital equity plan. That will increase affordable access to high-speed internet and close the digital divide. This program is a part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act approved by state lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is a once-in-a-generation…

Early Canvas of Maryland Mail-in Ballots Upheld

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

The Maryland Court of Appeals has upheld the early canvassing and tabulation of mail-in ballots for the 2022 Gubernatorial General Election. Oral arguments were held Thursday. Poll workers feared that having to wait till after the November 8th General Election to count the mail-in ballots would delay the results by weeks – or months. Many…

Dover Man Charged after Traffic Stop near Felton

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

A Dover man has been charged with DUI and other offenses after a traffic stop Thursday just after 2pm in the Felton area. Delaware State Police spotted a RAV4 speeding on McGinnis Pond Road. A trooper stopped the vehicle and saw the sole occupant, 36 year old Brandon Benson showing signs of impairment. A DUI…

UPDATED: DE Supreme Court Rules on Vote-by-Mail & Same-Day Registration

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

The Delaware Supreme Court, in a unanimous decision, has found that Vote-by-Mail does violate the Delaware Constitution and that the decision on Same-Day Registration by the Delaware Court of Chancery should be reversed. Only absentee ballots for reason will be accepted and those wanting to register to vote have until 10 days before the November…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-6-22

By Mari Lou / October 7, 2022

On Thursday morning there appeared a bright orange ball of fire in the eastern sky and the young people were so afraid. The older heads assured them that this was only the sun and it was a good thing. It would warm the air, dry the land and perhaps, calm the sea. Then those afflicted…

WGMD Fishing Report 10-5-22

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2022

Wednesday the gale warnings were replaced by small craft advisories. As of Wednesday afternoon, 3Rs beach access was open. Fenwick Island was closed and I feel certain Cape Henlopen beach access was closed after inspecting the damage over the weekend. A decision on the Delaware Mobile Invitational Surf Fishing Tournament, scheduled for this weekend, is…

WGMD Picture of the Day

By Mari Lou / October 6, 2022

WGMD Throwback Thursday Picture of the Day – This is from 2019 at a remote broadcast from Community Bank Delaware in Lewes. Mike Bradley chatting with bank President Jack Riddle. Click for full view

Delaware Launches New School Registration System

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2022

A new school registration system launched this week in Delaware. Authorized by Senate Bill 82, the new registration system makes updated that were suggested by families and school districts – including 24/7 access to forms, which are available in English and Spanish, and sets up a common data system that enables sharing across districts when…

Bethany Beach Beach Access Limited Due to Erosion and Storm Damage

By Mari Lou / October 5, 2022

Bethany Beach officials say this early October storm has taken several feet of dune and closed many of our beach access ramps. These ramps are marked closed and people are urged not to push past the fence or tape, the edges of the ramp will cave in and in some cases, there is a drop…